photo Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron
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Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron, characteristics and description
| flower color | yellow |
| flower size | middle |
| fragrant flower | no fragrance |
| timing of flowering | autumn, august, july, june |
| plant height (cm) | 70-100 cm |
| type of stem | erect |
| poisonous or toxic | not poisonous plant |
| frost resistance | does not tolerate frost |
| shelter in winter | shelter is not required |
| soil type | sandy loam soil, loamy soil |
| water needs | low, moderate |
| soil acidity | neutral soil |
| landscape use | flowerbed, specimen, border |
| light needs | full sun |
| life span | annual |
| method of cultivation | non seedlings |
| cold hardiness zone | no data |
Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron cultivation and planting
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